Scientist II - Biology chez Olema Oncology
Olema Oncology · San Francisco, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
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Olema Oncology is dedicated to developing better medicines for breast cancer and beyond. Our lead program, palazestrant (OP-1250), is a complete estrogen receptor antagonist (CERAN) currently in development for metastatic breast cancer with blockbuster potential as a monotherapy and in combination in ER+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer. Our follow-on product candidate, OP-3136, is a potent KAT6 inhibitor with best-in-class potential.
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About the role >>> Scientist II - Biology
Olema Oncology is currently seeking a talented and innovative Scientist II to join the Research Biology team as a screening specialist. Responsibilities of this position will include developing biology specific strategies for early-stage research projects, development and execution of biochemical and/or cellular phenotypic screening assays of new drug candidates as well as management and mentorship of junior scientists within the team.
You will be responsible for conducting experiments to generate high quality data and communicate these results regularly within our project teams. You will work collaboratively within the research team to assist in the conduct of early-stage research, the goal of which is the identification of New Chemical Entities (NCEs). The Senior Scientist in our Research Biology organization will support adherence to all regulatory requirements and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The final level may be adjusted based on the experience of the candidate.
What You Will Do
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Design, optimization and execution of primary screening experiments, the goal of which is the identification of additional hits and new chemical scaffolds
- Provide support for lead optimization by screening compounds and/or supporting structure activity relationship (SAR) studies involving the characterization of the biological activity of compounds in various assays
- Presentation and communication of results as part of multi-disciplinary team(s)
- Manage and program automated systems (liquid handlers etc) for medium/high throughput screening assays
- Assist in the identification/validation of new targets for drug discovery programs
- Mentor junior team members
- Work cross-functionally within the Research team, design and communicate Biology strategy and workflows to progress projects from hit to lead onwards
- Apply relevant scientific principles and techniques to research problems
- Maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and record results in a timely manner
- Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art principles and techniques
- Present findings internally and externally and contribute to the publication of the work of the project team
- May contribute to the development of patent applications as appropriate
- Comply with all safety requirements
- General lab duties as assigned
Ideal Candidate Profile >>>
A love of challenging, important work. We are a pragmatic team, driven to imagine and develop meaningful therapies for improving lives. All employees within our company play a unique and crucial role in our success, both in accomplishing our mission and building a positive company culture. As such, we are looking for someone with the right combination of knowledge, experience, and attributes for this role.
Knowledge
- PhD. in Cancer Biology, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or a related field
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably in small molecule drug discovery
Experience
- Prior experience with in vitro assay development, execution, and optimization for drug screening, ideally within a drug discovery setting
- Experience in designing and delivering biology strategies for research projects
- Excellent and proven project management skills
- Complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories, concepts and techniques
- Knowledge of and ability to use standard molecular and cell biology techniques are required, for example, Western blotting, microscopy, plate-based assays and qRT-PCR
- Asceptic mammalian cell culture experienced is required
- Knowledge of breast cancer and/or cancer signaling pathways preferred
- Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts, and current on relevant scientific literature
- Good general knowledge of other related disciplines
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals
- Strong publication track record in oncology, biochemistry and/or drug discovery
- Experience working with high throughput screening with robotic liquid-handling automation tools is required
- Experience with assay miniaturization and optimization preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Proficiency with GraphPad Prism, or other analytical software
- Experience working with Dotmatics or similar database/ELN software is preferred
- Data Science/Informatics skills and experience is preferred
Attributes
- Excellent verbal and written communication and skills
- Analytical thinking with problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines
- Effective planning, organization and time management skills including the ability to support and prioritize multiple projects
- A commitment to excellence
- A self-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic team player who is excited about advancing new medicines and delivering impactful drugs
- Teamwork and collaboration; balances team and individual responsibilities; gives and welcomes feedback; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; shares expertise with others
- Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to prioritize key work-streams and requirements that will change over the near and mid-term
- A demonstrated ability to make decisions on incomplete information and in areas where a high degree of professional judgment is required
- Be a “difference maker” in terms of one’s professionalism and contributions
- Have impeccable professional ethics, integrity and judgment
- Be collegial, hard-working, confident, a self-starter and have a passion for results
The base pay range for this position is expected to be $150,000 - $165,000 annually, however the base pay offered may vary depending on location, market, job related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience. The total compensation package for this position also includes equity, bonus, and benefits.
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Important Information >>>
We provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and believe that great ideas and discoveries come from a mix of expertise, background, and experience. Olema is building a culture where the value of difference is celebrated.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
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